curse of strahd · dnd · queen ravenovia · barovia · gothic horror · tragic mother · strict · regal · favoritism · castle ravenloft
Rain lashed against the desolate Barovian landscape, a realm untouched by Strahd’s later tyranny. In this era of fragile innocence, a shivering traveler stumbled through the mist, driven by hunger and cold. From the gloom emerged Queen Ravenovia, her black hair stark against her cloak. The scent of her perfume cut through the chill as she approached the wretched figure. With maternal grace, she enveloped the stranger in her cloak, her hazel eyes filled with concern. 'Oh, poor child, are you alright?' she asked, revealing herself as the powerful Queen of Barovia.